Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India, says Russian official
Russia's Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik news that the deliveries are going as planned.
India’s active COVID-19 cases lowest in 522 days
The death toll increased to 4,63,530 with 285 fatalities in last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 a.m. on November 14.
Economy ‘bouncing back’, set to record highest-ever exports of $550 billion in 2021-22: Piyush Goyal
Merchandise exports stood at $235 billion for the first seven months of the year and are “well on track” to hit $400 billion, while Services exports are expected to go up to about $150 billion, Mr. Goyal said at the launch of the India International Trade Fair.
Gadchiroli encounter | Top Maoist leader Milind Teltumbde among 26 rebels killed, confirm Maharashtra Police
Milind Teltumbde, known by his aliases ‘Jeeva’ and ‘Deepak’, was the central committee member of the CPI (Maoist) and in-charge of the newly formed Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh confluence (MMC) zone. Hailing from Rajur village in Yavatmal district’s Wani taluk, he carried a bounty of ₹50 lakh on his head and is said to have been instrumental in the growth of the outlawed movement in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Rajnandgaon districts in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
Heavy rains lash Kerala, three districts on red alert
Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur are on red alert, while eight other districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod — are on orange alert on November 14 for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (11-20 cm in 24 hours).
The divide between haves and have-nots is still a reality: CJI Ramana
Chief Justice Ramana quoted Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the impact of poverty and a fragmented society in a country’s growth: “There could be no real freedom without economic freedom” and that “to call a starving man free, is but to mock him”. He was speaking at a pan-Indian legal awareness and outreach campaign programme.
Glasgow climate summit commits nations to strengthen emission reductions
“The Glasgow Climate Pact, combined with increased ambition and action from countries, means that 1.5°C remains in sight, but it will only be delivered with concerted and immediate global efforts,” says a statement.
20 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan jail
They were released from the Landhi district jail in Karachi on November 14 after completing their four-year prison terms for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistani waters, and will be handed over to the Indian authorities at the Wagah border on November 15, a senior prison official said.
Gadhafi's son announces candidacy for Libyan Presidential polls
Seif al-Islam submitted his candidacy papers in the southern town of Sabah, Libya's election agency said.
SBI General Insurance anticipates majority of claims from motor segment after Chennai rains
Policyholders need to ensure prompt intimations to the insurers/intermediaries, says Atul Deshpande, Head of Claims.
Laxman will be next NCA head, confirms BCCI official
It is understood that Laxman's appointment will come into effect before the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held in Kolkata on December 4.
